Mike Vrabel has been hired by the Tennessee Titans as head coach.

Vrabel replaces Mike Mularkey.

Vrabel spent the past four seasons coaching the Houston Texans, including the 2017 season as defensive coordinator.

"We want to build a culture around winning, competitiveness and toughness," Vrabel said. "Everything we do is going to be geared towards winning and being physical. We want to prepare our players so they know what to do, which will allow them to play fast and aggressive."

Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson and Vrabel spent seven years together in New England, from 2002-08, when Vrabel was a player and Robinson was working in the Patriots' scouting department.